Distribution Center Manager

Description: The primary responsibility of this role is to direct and coordinate Distribution Center activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize location operating profit by performing the duties listed through subordinate supervisors. This position will plan, organize, staff direct and control specific activities including operations, administration, and customer service. This individual will ensure that systems and procedures are developed supporting the established company organizational objectives. This position will review the expenses of the distribution center and respond to controllable budget variances. Each location will operate and comply with all federal, state and local statutes. Essential Job Functions: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Plans, develops and implements organization policies and goals consistent with established company policies and procedures designed to increase the volume of customer accounts and warehouse activities. Coordinates activities of distribution center such as; operations, administration, customer service, coordinating with sales to effect operational efficiency and economy. Reviews monthly P&L Reports comparing to budget information and expense trends being accountable for controllable budget variances. Maintain a system of controls designed to ensure those service levels and operational goals are met within the prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters. Responsible for budget development of location controllable expenses. Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operation and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations required. Represent the company in the market place promoting the organization in the local community, industry and trade associations. Encourage an environment of effective customer service standards assuring that customer accounts receive the necessary level of operational and administrative support. Participate in sales calls in an effort to ascertain the customer needs and requirements. Review all rate proposals and monitor for areas of improvement. Review account strategies and areas for improvement with appropriate company resources. Develop and support the organizational efforts designed to maintain the standards for the safety, security and sanitation programs. Provide support to other areas of the company as requested to support overall company goals. Abide by all local, state and federal regulations involving safe and responsible work environment. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide guidance to administrative subordinates. Manage subordinate managers in support of their staff of employees in the Warehouse, Customer Service and Administration. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. Also may directly supervise a non-supervisory administrative position. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Administers the recruitment process; interviewing, hiring and training employees. Monitors the scheduling of manpower levels, assigning and directing work. Conducts performance appraisals, motivates, address complaints, discipline and resolve problems. Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong int…

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